Uriah Heap
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18 hours ago, Idolmite said:
How much difference is it making to your life on a daily basis? What is the main thing that you've noticed that concerns you?
Barely any talk of the "Cost of Living Crisis", which I find quite refreshing.
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On 10/30/2023 at 1:17 PM, wph said:
I played rugby for my province at primary schools, under 16s,under 18s and secondary schools level. I was in the 1st XV for 4 years, captain for 3 years, at what is now a Super 8 school. I loved rugby, was what you could call a fanatic., but I very rarely watch now. The whole game infuriates me.
One last observation... I left Nz to Aussie after high school and went to Melbourne. I love Aussie Rules football... It is my favourite sport. Fast, open, skillful, fantastic crowds.... I love everything thing about it. I played for 5 or 6 years.
They have had problems with the the game style over the years I have been watching but are not afraid to make changes to improve the quality of the game. The game is run by 1 body, the Australian Football League (AFL) and that is the huge problem rugby has with all the different groups around the world having different views. The northern hemisphere is certainly on a different wavelength to the southern hemisphere.
That's interesting about time in Melbourne wph
I had a similar rugby upbringing to yourself (although not quite that successful in school - but did play Senior club).
Then like yourself, I lived in Melbourne for a time and got exposed to AFL. Now back in NZ I'm envious as all hell that we can't have a game with the flow, excitement and crowds of Aussie Rules. Like the 90,000 for Collingwood v Carlton; Otago vs Wellington (NPC) should get a passionate crowd of 25,000 minimum.
I think the three things Rugby Union could take from AFL are -
1. No cards - incidents are reviewed post game and players banned accordingly (extended bans - so it really hurts your team.)
2. Clock stops when ball not in play.
3. TMO only rules on groundings over the line.
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Like wph, I have lost interest in the international rugby game.
I agree with these points he makes, that might resurrect my interest.
More points for a try; 7 sounds good (I'd also add - "all conversions to be taken from a set point" - maybe 15 meters in from touch).
TMO - Gone (Ref and his touch judges officiate)
A Timekeeper - Clock stops for stoppages.(You don't need your stopwatch wph, the stats are available and the longest the ball was in play at this Rugby World Cup was the AB's Ireland game, and it was 41 minutes ????).
Disagree with the no subs. Modern game much more physical than the Glory Days and subs needed.
Even though I think he's taking the piss, I also like MikeNZ's idea of Tier 1 nations play one or two men short against minnows. (Like a golf handicap)
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The All Blacks v Ireland World Cup match was a great contest. It reignited my passion for International rugby, which had been seriously on the wane.
And Boks get up this morning. All that talk about France and Ireland, but when the heat goes on, look who come out victorious...yet again. Let's hope both AB's and Boys haven't knackered themselves for their semi-final matches.
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1 hour ago, tripple alliance said:
I've had 4 jabs , was it necessary , did lockdowns work ,
Largely depends how old you are. Judging by your posts I'd guess you're around 95 years old; so yes the 4 jabs were necessary.
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It's become a lolly scramble. I can't see any way either of them are going to pay for all they're promising.
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A League man who appreciates his Aussie Rules? You are a rare breed indeed Turnagain Tommy.
I'll be sitting down tomorrow evening and flicking between the races from Aus and the MCG Grand Final, of what is undoubtably the greatest sport in the world.
At Half time I'll fire up the BBQ and then cheer home the Mighty Fitzroy Lions to victory.... All sing - "Go Lions Brisbane Lions we'll kick the winning goal...."
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On 8/15/2023 at 8:10 PM, Gruff said:
This post reflects the average persons perception of the World and why we are going down the shithouse. Classic
U calling me dumb???
Yeah, I'd agree I'm just an average bloke. I look out and I see Covid came - people died in large numbers - we got a vaccine - now people don't die in large numbers.
Climate - I see much more about droughts; heat waves and floods on TV than I ever used too. To me, the climate seems more volatile. I ask "Why is that?" So I read Race Cafe for the considered opinions of Gruff; Hedley; Tripple A etc; Then I listen to Scientists - and then I weigh things up.
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Gee, that phone call doesn't sound good does it. It's straight out of the Bullies handbook.
I really like the (Republican) Georgia Secretary of States calm reply - "Respectfully, President Trump: What you're saying is not true."
How many times could you use this line in regard to former President Trump??
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On 8/4/2023 at 11:06 PM, 100 1 said:
Just for the brainwashed idiots who go down the fake news rabbit hole
J6 was a staged riot organised by the FBI and DNC to certify a stolen election.
When will the 40,000 hours of video tape be released. ...at the appropriate time....just like the Epstein flight log
Enjoy the show
Sometimes you sound a little bit crazy 100-1.
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18 hours ago, Hedley Jordan said:
https://www.facebook.com/watch?v=989106742359211
David Ike and Weather manipulation and Global Warming
Hedley Jordan = Old Mans Beard. Suffocating yet another Thread on RaceCafe.
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On 8/6/2023 at 9:24 PM, Gruff said:
WMO have claimed every record temperature from the past as unreliable so why exactly is this Claim a big deal? Who funds these Clowns and two individuals in Particular. Circus, and James Shaw is Bonkers
I'm happy to put my hand up and say I believe in Science and what Scientists tell us. You dispute much of what Science tells us, particularly in regard to vaccines and climate change. I'm always keen to hear both sides, so I need to know - Where did you study; how long did you study for; and what are your qualifications?
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On 8/3/2023 at 11:43 AM, bloke said:
I am going to the Japan v Norway game on Saturday evening. I went to the South Africa v Italy game last night and Wellinton turned on its worst possible Southerly Gale with Hail to boot.
However, what a dramatic game which made me ignore the cold. The South Africans had some very skillful players and a few not quite up to it but they prevailed and there were amazing scenes after the final whistle.
I got to a couple of games in Wellington and found it a lot of fun. Weather mild; Crowds upbeat, Mexican waves; my companions kept handing me beers; I swapped teams halfway through one game - Loved it!
Reminded me you gotta get out and support these events when they come along.
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The World Meteorological Organisation have found July 2023 to be the hottest month on Earth since records began.
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Was former President Trump a compulsive liar from an early age? Probably! What can't be disputed is the influence of gay lawyer, Roy Cohn, on Trump, from mid 70's to mid 80's.
Cohn was corrupt, ruthless and taught Trump the tactics he uses to this day. Exploit power; Instill fear. "Attack; Counterattack and never apologise."
Cohn was eventually unmasked and disbarred. He died in 1986. Trump has never been able to find a suitable replacement, but certainly continues to follow Cohn's mantra.
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On 7/31/2023 at 6:45 PM, mikenz said:
I can't stand that Netball coach, a damehood for doing fuck all.
I like the NZ Netball coach. I find she has a calm and succinct manner when speaking, including a touch of humour at the right time.
However, netball as a sport, I find very hard to watch.
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On 7/30/2023 at 6:45 PM, Gruff said:
Trumps got to the Whitehouse and there are a bunch of punters on Racecafe questioning his intelligence. Go figure.
High intelligence and very low morals, would be my call.
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On 1/30/2023 at 6:30 PM, tripple alliance said:
Nothing unprecedented about any of it , it's all been done before it's just a matter of how far back you want to look ,
An appropriate time to bring this thread back in from the cold. With record high temperatures and prolonged heatwaves being experienced in the US; China; Southern Europe and the Middle East; I need our resident ACT voting; racist; climate change denier to explain it away, so I might rest easy.
THIS IS SERIOUS PEOPLE MAKE NO MISTAKE
in Main Street Cafe
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Thank goodness someone has come onto this thread to correct blatant misinformation spreading, and to break up the Gruff - TA - Chevy anti-vax wank-fest, they've got going.